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CCAP is deepening its partnership with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Municipal Solid Waste Initiative and expanding the impact of its waste program to new countries and cities through several activities.

The Philippines program, Enabling Distributed Solar Power in the Philippines, was preliminarily selected for funding by the NAMA Facility under its 4th call for proposals.

This dialogue brought together key stakeholders for a not-for-attribution discussion on key issues around effective engagement of the private sector to support ambitious, country-driven climate action in line with NDCs.

An Abdication of U.S. Leadership

The President of the US has decided to join Syria and Nicaragua as the only countries that are not part of the Paris Climate Agreement. CCAP will continue to act, both domestically and internationally, to support efforts by countries and private sector interests to define cost-effective policies and expand investments in the low carbon solutions needed to keep global temperatures in a safe range. MORE »

The Philippines Moves Forward on Rooftop Solar

The Philippines NAMA, Enabling Distributed Solar Power in the Philippines, was preliminarily selected for funding by the NAMA Facility. The project will accelerate the uptake of solar rooftop installations under the country’s net metering regulations and under self-supply options. MORE »

The Green Climate Fund – Making the Case to Trump Voters

In January, the U.S. delivered its second installment of $500 million to the GCF, adding to its pledge of $3 billion; however, the remaining payments are in peril. Making good on our financial promise can accelerate global climate efforts and advance U.S. security and economic interests. MORE »

Building Climate and Clean Energy Solutions Post-Paris

While there are still strong challenges, the global investment trends and financial flows are ramping up. Clean energy investments continue to grow. In this blog, CCAP CEO Bill Tyndall reflects on the recent Green Climate Fund Board meeting in Songdo, and on how the GCF can support developing countries to implement effective low-carbon technologies. MORE »

Fifth MAIN Asia Regional Dialogue

CCAP and Vietnam's Ministry of Environment, with support from the Denmark, held the 5th MAIN Asia dialogue. The Dialogue brought together government officials, climate finance experts, and private sector representatives to accelerate the conversion of NDCs into low-carbon development projects and programs. MORE »

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“Now is the time to act ambitiously on climate change. I dedicate my time to CCAP because of its focus on transformational clean energy: on-the-ground projects that provide economic opportunities and healthier lives in communities around the globe.”

-Rob Brenner, Director of the Air Policy Office (Retired) Environmental Protection Agency and CCAP Board Member